Matti Mäkinen (born 18 January 1947 in Paimio) is a Finnish orienteering competitor. He received a bronze medal in the relay event at the 1976 World Orienteering Championships in Aviemore, together with Hannu Mäkirinta, Markku Salminen and Kimmo Rauhamäki.[1] He won the Jukola relay in 1973.[2]